Wash. Rev. Code § 35.17.230 – Legislative—Ordinances—Time of going into effect.

Ordinances shall not go into effect before thirty days from the time of final passage and are subject to referendum during the interim except:

(1) Ordinances initiated by petition;
(2) Ordinances necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety which contain a statement of urgency and are passed by unanimous vote of all the commissioners;
(3) Ordinances providing for local improvement districts.

[ 1965 c 7 s 35.17.230. Prior: (i) 1911 c 116 s 22, part; RRS s 9111, part. (ii) 1911 c 116 s 21, part; RRS s 9110, part.]